Two Years of Service. A Lifetime of Impact.
This is not a volunteer opportunity. It is national service through education.
The Teach For Armenia National Service Program is a two-year, full-time commitment to serve in Armenia’s public education system. Participants teach, lead, and build alongside communities where opportunity has been limited - earning the experience, judgment, and responsibility that define true leadership.
Who Should Apply
We are looking for individuals who believe that leadership begins with service and who are ready to commit fully.
You should consider applying if you:
- Want your work to matter beyond yourself
- Are motivated by responsibility, not comfort
- Are willing to serve where the need is greatest
- Believe education is foundational to Armenia’s future
Our cohorts include:
- University graduates
- Early-career professionals
- Diaspora Armenians seeking a meaningful return
- Career-changers ready to serve
Backgrounds differ. Commitment does not.
Program Tracks
Applicants may be considered for:
Teacher-Leader Track
Classroom-based teaching and community leadership across all subjects.
Tech4Armenia Track
A specialized STEM-focused pathway addressing the national shortage of strong STEM teachers.
- Commitment
- 2 years full-time
- Focus
- All subjects
- Salary
- Living stipend
- Training
- Yes
- Coaching
- Yes
- Credentials
- Yes
- Alumni Network
- Yes
- Commitment
- 1+1 year format
- Focus
- STEM disciplines
- Salary
- Keep tech salary
- Training
- Yes
- Coaching
- Yes
- Credentials
- Yes
- Alumni Network
- Yes
All participants commit to the same two-year service, training, and accountability. Tracks reflect focus - not level of responsibility.
Eligibility Overview
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) by program start
- Commit to two years, full-time (including training and placement)
- Be willing to relocate to a partner community (often rural or border regions)
- Be legally eligible to live and work in Armenia for the duration of the program
- Demonstrate alignment with our mission, values, and standards of excellence
Teaching experience is not required. We provide rigorous training and ongoing coaching.
The Application Process
Our selection process is designed to assess commitment, leadership potential, and readiness for service.
Step 1: Online Application
Step 1: Online Application
Submit your application form, including background information and short response questions.
Step 2: Interviews & Assessment
Step 2: Interviews & Assessment
Selected applicants participate in interviews and evaluations focused on leadership, problem-solving, communication, and values alignment.
Step 3: Final Selection
Step 3: Final Selection
Admitted candidates receive placement preparation, training timelines, and relocation guidance.
Selection is competitive. We are transparent, rigorous, and fair, because the responsibility is real.
What You Receive
Participants receive:
From Those Who Serve
Before You Apply
This program is demanding. You will work long hours, face constraints, and carry responsibility for students’ learning and well-being. In return, you will gain something rare: earned credibility and deep understanding of Armenia’s systems and communities.
If you are unsure about your availability or readiness for the full commitment, we encourage you to apply in a future cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Teach For Armenia National Service Program.
Eligibility
No. Teaching experience is not required. We provide rigorous pre-service training, a summer leadership academy, and two years of ongoing coaching and professional development. We select for resilience, humility, and commitment — not prior classroom experience.
Program
The program is a two-year, full-time commitment. This includes pre-service training (5 weeks), the summer leadership academy (5 weeks), and two full academic years of teaching and community leadership in a partner school.
Teacher-Leaders are placed in high-need public schools across Armenia — often in rural or border communities where educational opportunity has been historically limited. Placements are determined based on community need and participant strengths.
Benefits
After Service
Application
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Ready to Apply?
If you are prepared to serve seriously and to grow through responsibility, we invite you to apply.
Ready to Apply?
If you are prepared to serve seriously and to grow through responsibility, we invite you to apply.